BEST IELTS General Reading Test 567

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IELTS GENERAL READING TEST 567 – PASSAGE – 1

IELTS GENERAL READING TEST – 567

READING PASSAGE – 1

The Tower of London is by far one of the most famous and best-preserved historical buildings in the world. From its earliest structural beginnings by its founder William I of England, better known as William the Conqueror 1066-87, the Great Tower or White Tower as ft later came to be called was fast becoming the most talked-about building in England.

The White Tower was also the most awe-inspiring, and frightening structure to the Anglo-Saxon people who were trying to get used to the rule of their new Norman king, the destroyer of their own ruler, Harold II, at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Within three months of his victory William the Conqueror had begun to build a castle on the north bank of the river Thames in London.

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Beginning life as a simple timber and earth enclosure tucked in the south-east angle formed by the joining of the original east and south stone walls of the old Roman town of Londinium Augusta, the original structure was completed by the addition of a ditch and palisade along the north and west sides.

This enclosure then received a huge structure of stone which in time came to be called The Great Tower and eventually as it is known today The White Tower. This formed the basis of a residential palace and fortress ideally suited for a king or queen and as history has shown, to its regal occupants the Tower of London became the perfect all-purpose complex. Since the first foundations were laid more than 900 years ago the castle has been constantly improved and extended by the addition of other smaller towers, extra buildings, walls and walkways, gradually evolving into the splendid example of castle, fortress, prison, palace and finally museum that it proudly represents today.

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The Tower of London opening hours: 1 March-31 October

– Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm

– Sunday- Monday 10:00am-6:00pm

Last admission 5:00pm

1 November-28 February

– Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

– Sunday- Monday 10:00am-5:00pm

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Last admission 4:00pm

The Tower of London is closed from 24th-26th Dec 2007 and on 1st Jan 2008

Prices:

– Adult £15.00

– Child (5-16) £9.50

– Senior/Student £12.00

– Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £43.00

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Questions 1-6

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?

In boxes 1-6 on you answer sheet write

TRUE if the information in the text supports the statement

FALSE if the information in the text does not support the statement

NOT GIVEN if there is no information about the statement in the text

1. Harold II was an Anglo-Saxon king.

2. The Tower of London is in the centre of the city.

3. The Tower of London is built on the site of the Roman town of Londinium Augusta.

4. Royalty lived in the Tower of London.

5. The Tower of London consists of one building.

6. The Tower of London is open every day of the year.

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Questions 7-13

Read the descriptions of 7 books and match each description with the title of the book being described. An example has been done for you. Each description can only be used once and one description will remain unused.

List of titles:

7. The Digital Photography Handbook

8. The DIY Bible

9. 1001 Paintings To See Before You Die

10. Rainforest

11. A History of the National Gallery

12. What Not To Wear

13. Art in Renaissance Italy

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A. A guide to what to be seen in and what items, colours and styles to avoid. Divided into sections for different occasions. Full of witty observations on past and current trends.

B. A superb collection of photographs from one of the most important and fragile ecosystems in the modern world, complete with details about the subjects.

C. In full colour with details of the artist, the subject and the location of these wonderful masterpieces. Covers works from cultures from around the globe.

D. Learn to shoot the perfect picture every time with this fascinating and easy to follow guide. Excellent advice for beginners and the more advanced alike.

E. One of the most important art institutions in the world and the works it has housed throughout its existence are thoroughly examined in this fully illustrated book.

F. The perfect book for people who love home improvement. Helps you to do everything from putting up shelves to loft conversions professionally and at a reasonable price.

G. The perfect guide to international art and artists. Fully illustrated with excellent colour and black and white photographs. Suitable as an introduction for beginners or a reference for the more informed.

H. Written more for the specialist or students of the period than the general reader. Chronicles developments during the period and provides a wealth of information about the key figures of the time.

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